
Come a cropper
British Slang
It's a British expression so it might not be understood globally, especially where British English isn't common.
In an international meeting, saying 'come a cropper' confused my American colleagues.
Not Literal
It doesn't mean a physical fall, but a figurative one related to making mistakes or failing tasks.
After missing his project deadline, he really came a cropper at work.
Negative Outcome
Used to describe a situation with a poor or undesirable result, not a minor inconvenience.
I tried to fix the car myself and came a cropper when it broke down again.